Madeira is under a yellow heat warning. The warning took effect at 10:00 this morning and will remain in place until 22:00 tomorrow (Sunday) night. The mountainous regions are reportedly the most affected by heat. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com
Madeira Weekly
Lino Nunes, aged 30 and a native of Caniçal, lives in “great fear” in Haifa, a port city in northern Israel, which has been repeatedly bombed in recent days by Iran. After sharing photos with JM, he says that he lives in perpetual torment as he and his family have…
According to the National Statistics Institute (INE) data released this morning, deaths attributed to contaminated water sources and lack of hygiene have been increasing in Portugal, with 518 deaths recorded in 2023. Boosting the mortality rate to 4.9 deaths per 100 thousand inhabitants, the highest value since 2010, when it…
Miguel Albuquerque responded to harsh criticism from Manuel Oliveira, from the National Union of Drivers (SNMOT), categorically stating that the Regional Government “does not work with blackmailers and much less does it work with this type of threats.” The response comes from the SNMOT’s threat that bus drivers would strike…
The 48-hour strike of bus drivers in Madeira gained new momentum yesterday, with the National Union of Drivers (SNMOT) announcing that workers have mandated the Union to call a new strike for the day of the traditional Festa do Chão da Lagoa. The objective is clear: “to demonstrate to Miguel…
An operation coordinated by Interpol in 90 countries, including Portugal, resulted in the seizure of 50.4 million illicit pharmaceutical products, worth US$65 million, on an “alarming scale” of global trade in unauthorised and falsified medicines. Information published today on the Interpol website states that “Operation Pangea XVII,” which has been…
The program ‘Aos Sábados no Parque,’ a Funchal Municipal Park initiative, takes place at the Funchal Ecological Park, on the 28th of June, between 19:30 and 22:30. The evening is dedicated to bats and their relevance in ecosystems. Called ‘Bats without myths – discover their role in the environment,’ it…
Eduardo Marcelino, the man who fatally stabbed Francisco Artur in the early hours of the 4th of February last year, was sentenced to 18 years in prison for murder. He has also been ordered to pay €177,000 to the victim’s family. The decision, made by a jury court comprising three…
Livre (Free Party) reiterates its position against the Regional Government’s intention to privatise pedestrian routes and calls on the local population to intervene in this matter and sign a petition to prevent Madeira’s walking routes from being commercialised. In a statement, Marta Sofia points out that this is “an attack…
Today, São Vicente celebrated with the closing ceremony of the academic year of the local Senior University, held in the ‘Calamar’ space. The event was attended by the Regional Secretary for Inclusion, Labour and Youth, Paula Margarido, who underlined the importance of third-age universities for continuing education and promoting social…
At the end of 2023, the Autonomous Region of Madeira had 12,202 farms and a Used Agricultural Area (UAA) of 4,702.9 hectares, of which 1 hectare corresponds to 100 ares or 10,000 m². These are the main conclusions of the Survey on the Structure of Agricultural Holdings 2023 (IEEA 2023),…
A Portuguese national, born in Madeira, is reportedly missing in the United Kingdom. Sussex Police have announced that they are searching for a 39-year-old man identified as “Miguel.” “Miguel was last seen in the Hampden Park area on Monday night,” reads a social network post issued by the Sussex County…
The first day of the official bathing season didn’t start too well for those choosing to swim at Praia Formosa. Beyond the main access, the areas to the far west were red-flagged due to spring tides. The same happened on the neighbouring beach, at Doca do Cavacas, where A yellow…
A woman was rescued at around midnight near the Pinnacle viewpoint, after leaving her 6-year-old child inside her car as she headed to what is becoming a ‘suicide point.’ The plea for help was provided by an unexpected means, as the child, realising that something was wrong, waved to a…
Madeira’s President, Miguel Albuquerque, insists that the controversy involving the Secretary of Tourism and Culture, Eduardo Jesus, is “closed,” stating that an apology has been made to the ALRAM President, who represents all deputies. While talking to reporters, the President asked them not to be alarmists and discuss the incident…